AG Terminal Maintenance, Product & Service Solutions

Northern Strands offers complete AG terminal equipment, repair and service. We are an authorized agent for replacement parts for Railcar Progressioners manufactured by Nordstrong. Northern Strands is centrally located and will provide parts and service on a 24/7/365 basis.

In addition to progressioner service, we offer complete AG Terminal maintenance, service, repair and training. Services include Engineered Fall Protection, Wire Rope & Rigging, Custom Machining/Fabrication, Specialty Equipment, Safety Training, Lifting Device Certification, Trackmobile rental and more. Northern Strands has recently outfitted a Mobile Railcar Progressioner Servicing Unit custom suited to service a multitude of railcar loadout facility maintenance requirements. Northern Strands has the technical knowledge and experience to trouble shoot any field issues. We stock car progressioner parts and accessories at our warehouse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We are centrally located and will provide parts and service on a 24/7/365 basis for Nordstrong Progressioner systems.

We offer turn key service. Including design, engineer, supply and install complete railcar progressioner packages. This includes expansions or new design/supply/installations from start to finish.

Mobile Railcar Progressioner Servicing Unit

The Northern Strands Group of Companies has recently outfitted a Mobile Railcar Progressioner Servicing Unit custom suited to service a multitude of railcar loadout facility maintenance requirements. This all-terrain unit is built off of a Yanmar C25R Track Machine and carries a service deck outfitted with a rope greasing system, socketing vice, heavy duty winch, hoisting davit, service greasing system, and welder/generator/air compressor combination unit to accommodate a variety of loadout servicing needs including rope greasing, component replacements, general system inspections/servicing, rope tensioning, welding repairs, and more. The Mobile Railcar Progressioner Servicing Unit comes fully site compliant with positive air shutoff, fire extinguisher, beacon, lighting, and ROPS.

Lifting Device Certification

• Lifting device inspection, testing and certification on gin poles, Chicago booms, monorails, bridge cranes, and other hoisting devices
• Validate working load limits on existing equipment
• Recertification of equipment

Track Mobile Rental

• Rent a Trackmobile to keep you on schedule in event of major breakdown
• Fast transport on short notice

Engineered Fall Protection

Design, supply, and installation of custom engineered fall protection systems. Including:

• High tension lines
• Portable travel restraints
• Rigid rail systems
• Fixed ladders
• Bin Safe System - Grain bin Fall protection
• Guardrail

Socketing

• Supply of sockets, resin and putty
• Socketing services
• Socketing training

Nordstrong Railcar Progressioner

The Nordstrong Railcar Progressioner makes the movement of railcars easier, more efficient and faster than it's ever been. This double drum traction-type unit allows a single operator to load, unload and move cars. A continuous cable run moves cars in both directions and it can be run from a remote location.

Main Frame

The components mount on a rigid steel frame, which bolts directly to the site's foundation.

Counterweight Assembly

The counterweight assembly automatically compensates for cable stretch. Tension sheaves are mounted on anti-friction bearings and housed in heavy-duty frames. The assembly includes a solid steel counterweight and a self-contained mast. The complete system mounts directly on top of the railcar progressioner frame.

Safety Guards

A protective cage encloses the railcar progressioner while still allowing complete visual access for inspection and maintenance.

Northern Strands can provide the following parts and service for Nordstrong Progressioners:

• SEW Eurodrive, electric break parts, gearbox parts, and gearmotor units.
• All cable and cable accessories. main and secondary cables, along with Counterweight cables and anticrash cables.
• Electrical parts – rotary limit switches, Rectifiers , etc.
• Hydraulic parts – solenoid valves, Hydraulic pumps and motors, etc.
• Service, Inspections and cable Lubrication – Reliability Maintenance.
• Cable installations and all associated electrical / mechanical repairs - EMERGENCY SERVICE.
• Trouble shooting – EMERGENCY SERVICES.
• Commissioning, Pull testing, DTC set up or Hydraulic system set up / recalibration.
• System upgrades and consulting.
• New Installs and Design.

Nordstrong Progressioner System Webpage

Progressioner Parts

Pull cables

• Anticrash cables
• Counterweight cables
• Connection kit chain and accessories
• SEW Eurodrive gearboxes, motors, brake assemblies and components
• Rotary limit switches
• Jack shaft assemblies
• Drums
• Refurbished parts and reconditioned machines
• 160, 160-2, and 200 riv roller chain for progressioner drive

Cable

• Progressioner and winch compact cable
• Common AG terminal cable constructions: 6/36 IWRC OL IPS, Compacted 6/26 or 6/31 IWRC OL
• Sizes - 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"
• Assemblies - Custom built to customers needs
• Installation

Specialty Items

• Harnesses and lanyards
• Socketing stands (rental or sale)
• Thern winches
• Material handling and fall arrest davits

Chain

• Type (Grade) - 80 and 100
• Size 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"
• Other grades and sizes available
• Rings
• Swivels

Synthetics

• 3 Strand (general purpose)
• 3/16" to 1"
• Double Braid 3/16" to 2"
• Nylon 3 strand
• Natural fiber 3 strand
• High strength 12 strand - Dyneema 1/8" to 1-1/4"

Lube

• Lube Products (Grease, Oil)
• On site lubing service
• Lubing systems

Rigging

• Clamps
• Hooks
• Hammer links
• Snatch blocks

Material Handling

• Chain hoists and lever tools
• Winches
• Monorails

Buckets, Bucket Elevator Belts & Accessories

All bucket styles available. Popular types include: Tiger Tuff, HD Max and CC Max. We have superior buckets that can replace competitor products. Our CC Max style cup is a direct replacement for competitor CC-HD product lines.

• Longest lasting buckets in industry
• Complete packages. Buckets, belting splices & bolts all in one order
• Direct shipments to your facility
• Sold in US or CND dollars

EZ-LAG

EZ-LAG™ is a field replaceable lagging that's bonded to a 5" wide steel backer, similar to Craft-Lag'. However, unlike Craft Lag, EZ-LAG has perforations in the steel backer that allow it to be formed to in the field fit any pulley diameter 12" and over. It is ideal for pulleys in locations where removal and replacement is difficult.

• On the spot re-lagging
• Reduces Inventory - Eliminates stocking various sizes
• Field Formable - Pads can be bent in the field to fit different pulley diameters (Not recommended for diameters less than 12")
• Interchangeable with PP! Craft-Lag and Holz lagging
• Available in 60 durometer - SBR and Neoprene

Repair, fabrication, & Engineering

We are a CWB certified weld shop. We have achieved and maintained ISO 9001 Quality Management, 14001 Environmental Management & 45001 Health & Safety Management Certifications. ISO benefits our customers by ensuring our products and services are safe, reliable and meet standards.

We offer the following shop and field fabrication capabilities:

• Machining
• Welding
• Inspection
• Custom Manufacturing
• Engineering

Sheave and Drum Groove Chart

Contact Info:

Phone: (306) 242-7073
Email: cprogressioner@northernstrands.com

Chris Morrison – Business Development
Email: cmorrison@northernstrands.com
Cell: (306) 621-6920

Kane Kuiack – Project Manager
Email: kkuiack@northernstrands.com
Cell: (306) 222-6948